• Latest
  • All
  • How To
EACC request CA for documents

Audit Report on Mismanagement of Mortgage Scheme Cash Led to Chiloba’s Suspension

September 19, 2023
How to Secure Your Phone and Yourself During Protests

How to Secure Your Phone (and Yourself) During Protests

June 25, 2025
xiaomi

Xiaomi June 26 Mega Launch: From EVs to Foldables

June 24, 2025
All-Screen-iPhone-2027-Apple

Apple Reportedly Working on an All-Screen iPhone

June 24, 2025
Unified Payment Interface

CBK’s New Fast Payment System Plan Could Rival M-Pesa

June 24, 2025
DHgate Tablet Cases deals
Starlink

Starlink Resumes Sign-Ups in Nairobi After 7-Month Freeze

June 24, 2025
ASUS ROG Flow Z13

ASUS ROG Flow Z13 Proves Portability and Power Can Coexist

June 24, 2025
Infinix InBook Air

Infinix InBook Air Review: Perfect Laptop for Students and Simple Workflows

spotify-mobile

Spotify Lossless HiFi Update Nears Reality After Years of Delay

June 23, 2025
whatsapp

WhatsApp Is Testing a New AI Tool To Help Users Write Texts

June 23, 2025
SHIF Status

How to Check Your SHIF Status in Kenya: A Complete Guide

June 23, 2025
youtube google ai

Google Finally Admits To Using YouTube Videos To Train Its AI Models

June 23, 2025
Microsoft AI for Good Lab tool GIRAFFE

How Microsoft’s AI for Good Lab Is Helping Save Giraffes from Extinction

June 20, 2025
Techweez | Tech News, Reviews, Deals, Tips and How To
  • News
  • Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • Features
  • Editorial
No Result
View All Result
Techweez | Tech News, Reviews, Deals, Tips and How To
  • News
  • Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • Features
  • Editorial
No Result
View All Result
Techweez | Tech News, Reviews, Deals, Tips and How To
No Result
View All Result

Audit Report on Mismanagement of Mortgage Scheme Cash Led to Chiloba’s Suspension

Sakwa Kombo by Sakwa Kombo
September 19, 2023
in News
Reading Time: 4 mins read
254
0
EACC request CA for documents

Last evening, it emerged that the Director General for the Communications Authority (CA) Ezra Chiloba had been immediately suspended. Following the results of an internal audit, his suspension was announced by the CA board on the 18th of September.

The CA board had instructed the Director/Risk Management and Internal Audit (D/RMIA) to undertake an Investigative Audit of the CA Staff Mortgage Scheme.

The CA board issued the directive on the 3rd of May 2023.

Consequently, the D/RMIA carried out and concluded an audit on the staff mortgage scheme on the 30th of June 2023. Thereafter, a special Board Audit and Risk Committee (BARAC) meeting was held on 8th August 2023.

BARAC’s Findings

Based on the audit report, it emerged that KES 662.4 Million Staff Mortgage Scheme had been mismanaged. The audit revealed that there was about a 20% discrepancy in valuation between Government valuers and privately contracted valuers.

BARAC’s report recommended action be taken against all implicated including Valuers and Quantity Surveyors (Q5s). The report states “should be reported to the professional bodies”.

Given the huge disparity, it was noted that the private valuation process was not procedural and intent was dishonesty. Under the Anti-corruption and Economic Crimes Act, Sections 42 and 48, the report recommends disciplinary measures and recovery of lost assets be undertaken.

Secondly, BARAC’s audit found that some CA staff members had had mortgages refinanced to the tune of KES 364.8 Million. Moreover, the staff did not provide any evidence to prove upgrades or improvements to their purchased/constructed houses to warrant the refinancing.

Initially, it had been found that mortgages worth KES 28.9 Million had been defaulted. Even more bizarre, the report claims defaulted mortgages had been approved and disbursed without consideration of the contract term.

Self Serving Interests

The audit revealed more shadowy details. It emerged the CA had paid KES 25 Million to an Account Number 0180281053527 held at Equity Bank in the name of Kitale Hilmost Ltd. This is according to seller’s instructions contained in a letter dated 5th December 2022.

Further interrogation revealed the identity of the seller via a query through the Companies Registry. It was found the sole director and shareholder of Kitale Hilmost Ltd is Ezra Chiloba Simiyu. Hence, Mr Chiloba is both the seller and the buyer at the same time.

Conflict of interest is another aspect that Mr. Chiloba is alleged to have violated. The report reveals Chiloba had applied and self-approved a mortgage loan to facilitate the purchase of property between himself and a Mr. Jacob Simiyu Wakhungu. The transaction was not subjected to interrogations and approval by any higher authority.
Additionally, the suspended DG purchased a house and land of 7 acres. Based on the the Civil Servants Housing scheme requirements, a civil servant cannot purchase land beyond one acre under a housing scheme.

It also emerges there were various understatements of loan balances for former staff of the Authority. Furthermore, there had also been inadequate approvals of Architectural Plans/Designs for the construction of the Mortgaged facilities. Due to this, the CA was left exposed to financial losses.

Lastly, it emerged the scheme had failed to undertake a timely Mortgage Insurance Protection Advance for the properties.

Actions are In Breach of the Constitution

Essentially, the claims in the report find Mr. Chiloba in contravention of section 41 and 42 of the Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Act. In addition, his actions contravene Sections 11, 12 and 13 of the Leadership and Integrity Act.

Therefore, BARAC recommends Mr. Chiloba be subjected to disciplinary proceedings as per Section 45 of the Employment Act 2007. Needless to say, it is these findings that gave the CA board a reason to suspend Mr. Ezra Chiloba.

Chiloba No Stranger to Audit Troubles

In 2018, Mr. Chiloba was sacked by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC). Initially, Chiloba had been sent on compulsory leave to pave the way for an audit of the procurement for election materials.

Later on, he was suspended until his termination was announced. Chiloba refused to appear before a committee to answer questions on the IEBC audit report.

Mr. Chiloba’s future at CA remains unknown and he has since been replaced by Mr. Christopher Wambua. Mr. Wambua will serve in an acting capacity.

Tags: Communications Authority of KenyaEzra Chiloba
SendShare147Tweet92
Sakwa Kombo

Sakwa Kombo

My Bio is in my written articles.

Related Posts

digital-tv-standards-kenya

Kenya Sets New Rules for Digital TVs Starting Next Month

June 19, 2025
Kenya's Government Censors X for Global Image

Abductions and Arrests! Kenyan Government’s Fear and Hate of X Users Makes No Sense

June 19, 2025
CA ranked by ITU as best in Africa ICT regulations

Kenya’s ICT Regulation Surpasses US, Crowned Africa’s Best by UN

June 5, 2025
TV Gambling Ads

Regulator Fines Stations Using Religious Shows to Push Gambling

May 27, 2025
Safaricom, Airtel, Telkom lawsuit

Safaricom, Airtel, Telkom and CA Sued in Data Rollover Lawsuit

May 28, 2025
Metered Internet bill

New Bill Wants to Meter and Monitor How You Use the Internet

May 26, 2025

Latest

How to Secure Your Phone and Yourself During Protests

How to Secure Your Phone (and Yourself) During Protests

June 25, 2025
xiaomi

Xiaomi June 26 Mega Launch: From EVs to Foldables

June 24, 2025
All-Screen-iPhone-2027-Apple

Apple Reportedly Working on an All-Screen iPhone

June 24, 2025
Unified Payment Interface

CBK’s New Fast Payment System Plan Could Rival M-Pesa

June 24, 2025
Starlink

Starlink Resumes Sign-Ups in Nairobi After 7-Month Freeze

June 24, 2025
ASUS ROG Flow Z13

ASUS ROG Flow Z13 Proves Portability and Power Can Coexist

June 24, 2025

Best devices

budget smartwatches 2025

Best Budget Smartwatches To Buy in Kenya 2025

February 13, 2025

Best Infinix Smartphones To Buy in Kenya 2024

February 13, 2025

Best Laptops for Battery Life in 2024

August 21, 2024

Best “Battery Warrior” Smartphones To Buy in 2024

August 22, 2024

How to Secure Your Phone (and Yourself) During Protests

June 25, 2025

Xiaomi June 26 Mega Launch: From EVs to Foldables

June 24, 2025

Techweez is a fast growing influential source of technology news, reviews and analysis by leading tech geeks in the industry.

Follow Us

Editorials

Abductions and Arrests! Kenyan Government’s Fear and Hate of X Users Makes No Sense

Actors and Film Crews Are Worried About Veo 3 Taking Their Jobs

Samsung QLED TVs Now Officially Certified for Real Quantum Dot Technology

Trump’s Tariffs Will Be the End of Affordable Tech

5 Ways to Prep Your Tech for Resale

The Weaponization of PDFs: How Cybercriminals Are Exploiting a Trusted Format

More News

Infinix InBook Air Review: Perfect Laptop for Students and Simple Workflows

Spotify Lossless HiFi Update Nears Reality After Years of Delay

WhatsApp Is Testing a New AI Tool To Help Users Write Texts

How to Check Your SHIF Status in Kenya: A Complete Guide

Google Finally Admits To Using YouTube Videos To Train Its AI Models

How Microsoft’s AI for Good Lab Is Helping Save Giraffes from Extinction

  • Terms Of Use
  • Techweez Brand
  • Privacy & Policy
  • Contact Us

© 2024 Techweez - Palahala Media Group may earn a commission when you buy through links on our sites.
A Palahala Media Group Brand. All rights reserved.
.

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In

Add New Playlist

Techweez | Tech News, Reviews, Deals, Tips and How To
Crunchy Cookies 🍪 Ahead!

Hey there! Just a heads-up: we're big fans of cookies - both the digital and edible kind! 🍪 We use our cookies and some from third parties to ensure your browsing experience on our site is smooth sailing and secure.

 

But wait, there's more! We also use cookies to gather stats and insights on how you navigate our site. It's like getting a behind-the-scenes peek at your digital adventures!

 

Don't worry, you're in control. You can adjust your cookie settings anytime to suit your preferences. Feeling curious? Dive into our Privacy Policy for all the juicy details. Happy browsing! 🚀

Functional Always active
Listen, this legal stuff is about as exciting as watching paint dry. But it basically says we only use your stuff for what you asked us to do, and nobody else gets to peek!
Preferences
The technical storage or access is necessary for the legitimate purpose of storing preferences that are not requested by the subscriber or user.
Statistics
It's those sneaky cookie crumbs websites leave behind to count visitors, like counting ants at a picnic! Totally harmless, just for fun facts. The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for anonymous statistical purposes. Without a subpoena, voluntary compliance on the part of your Internet Service Provider, or additional records from a third party, information stored or retrieved for this purpose alone cannot usually be used to identify you.
Marketing
Hey there! Just letting you know we use some fancy gizmos to remember your preferences. This way, we can show you ads that are, well, not completely bananas.
Manage options Manage services Manage {vendor_count} vendors Read more about these purposes
Make cookies
{title} {title} {title}
Techweez | Tech News, Reviews, Deals, Tips and How To
Crunchy Cookies 🍪 Ahead!
To provide the best experiences, we use technologies like cookies to store and/or access device information. Consenting to these technologies will allow us to process data such as browsing behavior or unique IDs on this site. Not consenting or withdrawing consent, may adversely affect certain features and functions.
Functional Always active
Listen, this legal stuff is about as exciting as watching paint dry. But it basically says we only use your stuff for what you asked us to do, and nobody else gets to peek!
Preferences
The technical storage or access is necessary for the legitimate purpose of storing preferences that are not requested by the subscriber or user.
Statistics
It's those sneaky cookie crumbs websites leave behind to count visitors, like counting ants at a picnic! Totally harmless, just for fun facts. The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for anonymous statistical purposes. Without a subpoena, voluntary compliance on the part of your Internet Service Provider, or additional records from a third party, information stored or retrieved for this purpose alone cannot usually be used to identify you.
Marketing
Hey there! Just letting you know we use some fancy gizmos to remember your preferences. This way, we can show you ads that are, well, not completely bananas.
Manage options Manage services Manage {vendor_count} vendors Read more about these purposes
Make cookies
{title} {title} {title}
No Result
View All Result
  • News
  • Reviews
  • Features
  • Editorial
  • Automotive
  • Entertainment

© 2024 Techweez - Palahala Media Group may earn a commission when you buy through links on our sites.
A Palahala Media Group Brand. All rights reserved.
.